No, a Remote Amazon Tribe Did Not Get Addicted to Porn
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A viral story about a remote Amazon tribe getting addicted to pornography after encountering a smartphone is not true. The story was first published in 2018 and has been debunked by multiple fact-checking organizations. The story originated from a satirical website and was later spread as a hoax on social media.
The story claimed that the Yanomami tribe, who live in the Amazon rainforest, had never seen a smartphone before and were initially fascinated by the device. However, when they discovered pornography on the device, they became addicted and began to neglect their traditional way of life.
The story was debunked by Snopes, a fact-checking website, which stated that there was no evidence to support the claim. The Yanomami tribe has been contacted by anthropologists and researchers, and they have never reported any issues with pornography addiction.
The story was also debunked by the National Geographic, which stated that the Yanomami tribe has a traditional culture that values community and cooperation, and that they would not be likely to become addicted to pornography.
The story is a classic example of fake news, and it is important to be skeptical of sensational stories that are spread on social media. Always fact-check information before sharing it, and be aware of the sources of the information you are reading.